Caucasus
Georgia Seeks Gains From Russia in Trade Bloc Talks
Opposition leaders say government should focus on achievable economic deals with Moscow rather than pressing political demands.
Caucasus: Dec '10/Jan '11
Representatives of Armenian evangelical churches see benefit of IWPR-sponsored debates on religious intolerance.
Caucasus: Dec '10/Jan '11
Training session aims to raise journalists’ awareness of vulnerability of natural disaster victims.
Egypt-Style Protest Warning in Armenia
Rather than await elections, opposition parties want mass protests against government.
“Police State” Fears in Georgia
Legislative changes strengthen police and weaken right to public protest.
Yerevan Urged to Update View of Arts
Limited state support and commercial opportunities for contemporary artists.
Georgian Ecology Ministry to Lose Powers
Parcelling out regulatory functions could lead to plundering of natural resources, conservationists warn.
Azerbaijan's Opposition Warns of Egyptian Scenario
Statue honouring Hosni Mubarak must come down, opposition leaders say.